Charles Darwin University

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Overview

Placed among the top 50 young universities in the world by the 2019 Times Higher Education rankings, Charles Darwin University (CDU) is an internationally-recognised institution. It offers a number of different study options such as vocational courses, traditional on-campus study, and 11 different campuses and centres that offer programmes all around Australia.

Being one of the top five Australian universities for graduate employment and salary outcomes, students at CDU can trust that they will be given all the necessary skills and guidance that will allow them to be ready for the world of work upon graduation. Local businesses often employ students for part-time or casual work, which can provide them with crucial experience when looking for a job.

Charles Darwin University recognises that it operates on the lands of strong indigenous nations, and is committed to being a leader in indigenous education. In fact, the institution teaches more than 4,000 indigenous students in 150 different locations around Australia.

Student Central at CDU provides support on a variety of matters and is dedicated to offering quick advice and guidance for students throughout their study experience. There is also counselling, Peer Assisted Study Sessions, a Careers and Employment Team that supports students in their pursuit of a job, accommodation services and financial support.

Featuring over 22,000 students from more than 55 different countries, CDU offers a diverse and multicultural campus environment across all of its learning centres. The biggest campus is the Casuarina Campus in Darwin, North Australia, that features an extensive library, modern research facilities, accommodation and even a beach nearby.

Lecturers at CDU are experts in their field, and students get the personalised attention they need with small class sizes of just 15-20 people.

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Charles Darwin University, its students and staff have been recognised for its excellence in education, having received NT Training Awards in six categories recently.

The individual winners were Nathan Powell (Austin Asche Apprentice of the Year), Chrissy Zelley (VET teacher/trainer of the Year), Kimberly Brewster (Trainee of the Year), Jemma Young (VET in School Student of the Year), and Sonny Malmerin-Fejo (Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year).

CDU has also been given the Training Provider of the Year Award.

“It was a delight to receive the NT Training Provider of the Year Award for the second year in a row,” said Christine Robertson, Pro Vice-Chancellor Vocational Education and Training (VET).

“I congratulate my VET colleagues for their continued professionalism, commitment and high levels of excellence. I also congratulate the category winners, the runners-up and indeed all finalists.”

Teaching quality

In a relatively short space of time, Charles Darwin University has built a reputation as the most research-intensive, and one of the most innovative teaching and learning universities in Australia.

Rankings

The following are some of the University’s rankings:

CDU has been ranked among the top 2 percent of the world universities by Times Higher Education.

Times Higher Education has also ranked CDU in the list consisting of the world’s top 150 universities under 50 years old.

Reuters ranked CDU among the top 4 in New Zealand and Australia for research quality in Environmental Science.

Innovative Research Universities

Charles Darwin University belongs to the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) group – a network of six universities which are all dedicated to inclusive excellence in research and teaching in Australia. The commitment of the IRU group is to reach out and serve both the local and global communities. This is achieved through an effective response to all of those who seek its services set at the supreme standards in learning, teaching and research.

IRU seeks to promote the partnership between member universities on a number of areas including teaching and learning, research, management and leadership training, and internationalisation.

Research excellence

Charles Darwin University is reputed for its research leadership and expertise in desert and tropical knowledge of the Asia-Pacific and Australian regions. The annual research income at the University is AUD 26 million. The research conducted at CDU is interdisciplinary in nature, and is applied in various areas including health, engineering, environment, social and economic policy, education, renewable energy, and information technology through its major research institutes.

Industry partnerships

Charles Darwin University has built a range of strong networks in research and education. It has developed various industry relationships with not-for-profit organisations, professional associations, Government-funded research agencies, and regional partnerships.

Some of the University’s partnerships in research include:

Linking bush schools to community based-livelihoods

Aquatic ecosystems and water resources

Livelihoods and policy research

Accelerated literacy

Creative tropical city

Impacts of human activity and climate change

Abracadabra! A literacy solution for early childhood.

Health research in Australia and the Asia Pacific

The University’s partnerships in Higher Education offer students the chance to take part in practical experience that is integral to their learning. CDU’s collaborations in training are extensive through the Territory’s businesses, trades, and industry.

Being a dual-sector university, CDU delivers both Higher Education and training.

The University has built relationships with organisations and universities across the globe, in nations including:

Department structure

Faculty of Engineering, Health, Science and the Environment (EHSE)

The Faculty provides a wide range of innovative higher education programs, preparing students for a wide range of careers through both the undergraduate and postgraduate degree levels.

EHSE also hosts internationally-recognised research and offers research training opportunities in a wide range of disciplines.

The Faculty has four schools:

School of Environment

School of Health

School of Psychological and Clinical Sciences

School of Engineering & Information Technology

EHSE is also host to three Research Centres and the Research Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods:

Centre for Renewable Energy

North Australian Centre for Oil and Gas

Research Centre for Health and Wellbeing

Faculty of Law, Education, Business and Arts (LEBA)

LEBA’s high-quality teaching and research programmes provide students with the options for flexible study and research. The Faculty’s graduates have attained impressive employment outcomes after their graduation. They are regarded as “work ready” graduates, able to tackle the contemporary workplace’s challenges.

LEBA comprises of six schools:

The School of Education

The School of Academic Language and Learning

The School of Law

The School of Creative, Arts and Humanities

CDU Business School

The School of Indigenous Knowledges and Public Policy

The Faculty’s facilities are outstanding, and it has two new major projects:

Accommodation

The University offers a safe environment as well as social activities which can help international students to develop a bigger network of friends within the University community.

Charles Darwin University offers international students with high-quality accommodation which is on-campus, for approximately 300 students. The on-campus accommodation also provides such amenities as access to free internet, as well as resident tutors.

International House Darwin (IHD)

International House Darwin on the Casuarina campus provides international students with a residential community.

At IHD, students will benefit from:

A short walk of two minutes to the CDU Library, teaching areas and university amenities.

Amenities which include study rooms, recreational areas, computer facilities, and a swimming pool.

Standard rooms which are well-equipped, with large room and ensuite options available.

Charles Darwin University is a dual sector university offering a full spectrum of education and training opportunities in Higher Education and Vocational Education and Training. It is one of six members of Australia’s Innovative Research Universities network, which involves members directing knowledge, capabilities and resources to enhance the outcomes of higher education.

The University delivers more than 75 nationally recognised and accredited programs to many international students from different nationalities. It has all the advantages of a relatively young multi-sector university, including vigour, creativity, flexibility and freedom from the constraints of tradition.

Charles Darwin University's campuses and education centres are nationwide. It’s Alice Springs campus is a major educational hub catering for students in the town and in Central Australia’s remote communities. The campus includes a modern 85-seat lecture theatre, specialist IT classrooms, a clinical training laboratory for nursing and a science laboratory for Higher Education.https://images1.content-gbl.com/commimg/myhotcourses/institution/profile/myhc_230912_320px.jpgCharles Darwin Universityhttps://www.cdu.edu.au/international